These are the most common inherited illnesses in Redbone Coonhounds. Redbone Coonhounds can inherit other illnesses beyond these, but these are the most prevalent. If you are thinking of breeding Redbone Coonhounds, please speak with your veterinarian about potential tests that should be done to avoid congenitalCongenital means present at birth. Something that is congenital may or may not be inherited by parents and passed on to offspring. disorders in offspring.